Student Software Downloads

1) FREE Microsoft Office 2016 ProPLUS for Students and Employees (PC and Mac)

FREE downloads of Microsoft Office 2016 ProPLUS are available to currently enrolled students and employees at Minnesota State University, Mankato for use on personal computers and mobile devices.

MSU Mankato students and employees can download (at no extra charge) up to (5) five copies of Microsoft Office ProPlus for Windows and Mac OS, as well as (5) five copies of Office Mobile for iOS, and Android. This software will expire one year after the student graduates.

Once Office 2016 Professional Plus is installed, you will find your programs with the rest managed by your operating system. In Windows 10, for example, you will find them under All apps, accessible from the Windows (Start) menu.

ACTIVATION - The first time you start an Office app, chose to login - and use the format starid@campus.mnsu.edu (using your StarID) and password. This will activate the software and enable full Office functionality and software updates.

NOTE: If you get a pop-up message indicating the "Click-to-Run installer encountered a problem because you have Windows Installer based programs installed on your computer", you may need to uninstall the older version of Microsoft Office already on your computer. Click the Go online for additional help link for more information about and how to resolve the error.

Please contact the IT Solutions Center via email at servicedesk@mnsu.edu or by phone at 507-389-6654 if you need any assistance.